Transmission Analyst

Brookfield Renewable U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable U.S. is hiring a Transmission Analyst in New York City. This position involves executing and maintaining software for modeling transmission basis, supporting renewable asset valuation, and complex market transactions across North America. Responsibilities include data management, operational modeling, analytical support, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, programming proficiency, and a foundational knowledge of the US power system. Salary range is $105,000 to $120,000.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Well-organized and capable of managing multiple data streams.
• Self-motivated learner eager to understand North American power markets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transmission network models and ensure data accuracy.
• Operate transmission modeling tools to produce nodal LMP forecasts.
• Analyze model outputs to identify congestion impacts.
• Collaborate with trading teams for data-driven insights.
• Assist in preparing price forecast presentations for management.
• Respond to data requests from various business units.
• Provide quantitative analysis for project decision-making.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Model management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Python

MS Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Dayzer

PLEXOS

PROMOD

Job description

Location

New York City

Job Summary

Working within the Commercial Analytics team, the Transmission Analyst is responsible for the daily execution and maintenance of software used for modeling transmission basis. This role supports the valuation of renewable generation assets and complex power market transactions across North America. The Transmission Analyst will focus on data integrity, nodal price forecasting, and providing analytical support to the trading and investment teams, reporting directly to the Vice President, Commercial Operations.

Responsibilities

• Data & Model Management: Support the maintenance of transmission network models, ensuring all input data is accurate, up to date, and reflective of current grid conditions.
• Software Execution: Operate Dayzer (or similar transmission modeling tools) to produce reliable nodal LMP forecasts across multiple ISOs for both short-term and long-term scenarios.
• Analytical Support: Analyze model outputs to identify transmission congestion impacts and validate the accuracy of price forecasts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with trading teams to run ad-hoc sensitivity cases and provide data-driven insights into market dynamics.
• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of regional price forecast presentations for management, highlighting key congestion drivers and market trends.
• Inter-Entity Support: Respond to data and analysis requests from various business units, ensuring high-quality technical support across the organization.
• Decision Support: Provide quantitative analysis of short-term transmission dynamics and long-term trends to assist in project decision‑making and trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Analytical Rigor: Strong quantitative skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability: Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Communication: Clear written and oral communication skills; able to translate technical data into actionable insights.
• Organization: Well‑organized and capable of managing multiple objectives and data streams simultaneously.
• Initiative: A self‑motivated learner eager to deepen their understanding of North American power markets.

Required Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Matlab, or R) is required.
• Modeling Expertise: 1–3 years of experience utilizing Dayzer, PLEXOS, PROMOD, or a similar transmission modeling tool.
• Market Knowledge: Foundational understanding of the US bulk power system and LMP‑based ISO markets.
• Data Tools: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel; experience with SQL or Business Intelligence tools (Tableau/Power BI) is preferred.

Salary

$105,000 - $120,000